Treadwell agreed to two debates, a third in the North Country possible

Republican challenger Sandy Treadwell has agreed to hold two debates with Democratic Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand.

A Treadwell spokesman said in an email that he has agreed to meet on October 21st and again on October 23rd.

The sessions will be sponsored by the Albany Times-Union and the Poughkeepsie Journal.

According to Peter Constantakes negotiations for a third debate, proposed by the Glens Falls Post-Star, are still underway. That session, on October 28th, would be the only event scheduled in the North Country.

Kirsten Gillibrand had already agreed to all three debates.

The debate schedule comes as the two campaigns have stepped up their criticisms of one-another.

In a new TV ad, Treadwell accuses Gillibrand of voting for a tax increase.

Gillibrand’s new ad accuses Treadwell of running a “false, negative campaign.”

So far there have been no public polls to indicate how close this race is. It’s expected to be one of the most expensive in the country.